Planning

NHSE1013 Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services Request for Information (RFI)

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

24 Jun 2024 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support, on behalf of NHS North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, is conducting a planning stage tender for the Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services in the software package and information systems industry category. The engagement end date for potential providers is 8th July 2024. The tender aims to understand market capacity for the RMS and invites expressions of interest for future tender opportunities in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is non-competitive at this stage.

This planning stage tender for the Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the software and information systems sector to engage with the North of England Commissioning Support. Businesses looking to provide innovative solutions in dental care pathway management are well-suited to participate. Interested parties should note the importance of express interest by the deadline to potentially secure future tender opportunities in this market.

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Notice Title

NHSE1013 Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

NHSE1013 Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services Request for Information (RFI) for NHS North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB). North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a care system support organisation hosted by NHS England and is working for and on behalf of NHS North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services across the LSC ICB footprint. The Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services is a component part of pathway management, to ensure that dental pathways are adhered to, and providers manage the available pathways in entirety and appropriately. The service is required to provide a robust referral management system to facilitate the appropriate allocation of cases referred for dental care to the most appropriate service. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any potential future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (Atamis) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by email: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035. Please look for NHSE1013 RFI Referral Management Services RMS for Dental Services (Contract Ref: C291849. You can access a copy of the Atamis Supplier Guide via the link below: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGJV/E7G8dJZW6I6OBziP9VjNLKQhD5jze8lO9f26f9NNk48 The RFI documentation will be accessible from approximately 12:00 Noon on 24 June 2024 and completed RFI responses must be submitted before 12 Noon 08 July 2024. Additional information: It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any potential future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (Atamis) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by email: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035. Please look for NHSE1013 RFI Referral Management Services RMS for Dental Services (Contract Ref: C291849. You can access a copy of the Atamis Supplier Guide via the link below: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGJV/E7G8dJZW6I6OBziP9VjNLKQhD5jze8lO9f26f9NNk48 Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (TUPE) will apply to a future procurement. The RFI documentation will be accessible from approximately 12:00 Noon on 24 June 2024 and completed RFI responses must be submitted before 12 Noon 08 July 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-790ffa5c-af1e-45c4-8712-4bb393fa8720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26b98c6-a54f-474c-b447-6d00e57e8a22
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CO. DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26b98c6-a54f-474c-b447-6d00e57e8a22
    24th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
  • https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
    NHSE1013 Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services Request for Information (RFI) for NHS North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB). The Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services is a component part of pathway management, to ensure that dental pathways are adhered to, and providers manage the available pathways in entirety and appropriately. The service is required to provide a robust referral management system to facilitate the appropriate allocation of cases referred for dental care to the most appropriate service. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any potential future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder.

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